The Camelcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -A "camel's-eye" view of local history from the Museum of History, Benicia in Benicia, California
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Ep. 202 - Rancho Suscol: Its Religious, Revolutionary, and Homestead History (Part 2)
May 13, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBSeason 2 of the Camelcast resumes with the final episode examining the history of Rancho Suscol. The area of this 84,000 acre land grant, given in 1843, spans present-day Napa and Solano counties, and includes the cities of Vallejo and Benicia. Join us as new host Museum Administration Manager Maureen Williams and Museum Research Historian Dr. Jim Lessenger finish the discussion of Rancho Suscol: Its Religious, Revolutionary, and Homestead History. Support the Show.
Ep. 201 - Rancho Suscol: Its Religious, Revolutionary, and Homestead History (Part 1)
February 12, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBSeason 2 of the COVID Quarantine Camelcast kicks of with the first of several episodes examining the history of Rancho Suscol. The area of this 84,000 acre land grant, given in 1843, spans present-day Napa and Solano counties, and includes the cities of Vallejo and Benicia. Join us as Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart and Museum Research Historian Dr. Jim Lessenger discuss the history, people, and politics intertwined with the land. Support the Show.
Ep. 11 – Lincoln's Last Read and the Benicia Connection
December 21, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBIn the final Camelcast episode of 2020, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart is joined once again by Museum Research Historian Dr. Jim Lessenger for a brief discussion touching on President Lincoln's connections to Benicia. This brief episode, Lincoln's Last Read and the Benicia Connection, explores the three things tying our 16th President to the city and buildings our Museum calls home. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 111 – Lincoln's Last Read and the Benicia Connection
December 21, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBIn the final Camelcast episode of 2020, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart is joined once again by Museum Research Historian Dr. Jim Lessenger for a brief discussion touching on President Lincoln's connections to Benicia. This brief episode, Lincoln's Last Read and the Benicia Connection, explores the three things tying our 16th President to the city and buildings our Museum calls home. Support the Show.
Ep. 10 - Digging Archaeology: It's Not About Dinosaurs!
December 08, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn Digging Archaeology: It's Not About Dinosaurs!, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart and Museum Volunteer Randi Scott talk about the field of archaeology, the varying disciplines within the field, and the vital role archaeology plays in the discovery and preservation of history. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 110 - Digging Archaeology: It's Not About Dinosaurs!
December 08, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn Digging Archaeology: It's Not About Dinosaurs!, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart and Museum Volunteer Randi Scott talk about the field of archaeology, the varying disciplines within the field, and the vital role archaeology plays in the discovery and preservation of history. Support the Show.
Ep. 9 – A Capital Capitol
November 06, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn the ninth episode of the COVID Quarantine Camelcast, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart and Museum Research Historian Dr. Jim Lessenger discuss Benicia's brief time as the state capital, the reasons why the seat of government moved to Sacramento, and the capitol building they left behind. Jim Lessenger is a physician by profession and an historian by hobby. The author of The Benicia State Capitol, published in 2019 by Arcadia Publishing, Jim has long been fascinated by California his...
Ep. 109 – A Capital Capitol
November 06, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn the ninth episode of the COVID Quarantine Camelcast, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart and Museum Research Historian Dr. Jim Lessenger discuss Benicia's brief time as the state capital, the reasons why the seat of government moved to Sacramento, and the capitol building they left behind. Jim Lessenger is a physician by profession and an historian by hobby. The author of The Benicia State Capitol, published in 2019 by Arcadia Publishing, Jim has long been fascinated by California his...
Ep. 8 – The Sandstone Powder Magazine - Benicia's Little-Known Gem
October 23, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBIn this episode, Executive Director Elizabeth d’Huart and Museum volunteer Allan Gandy talk about The Sandstone Powder Magazine – Benicia's Little-Known Gem. Learn about the construction and history of this beautiful building – originally Benicia Arsenal Building #10, and now just one of the four sandstone buildings in the Camel Barns complex. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 108 – The Sandstone Powder Magazine - Benicia's Little-Known Gem
October 23, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBIn this episode, Executive Director Elizabeth d’Huart and Museum volunteer Allan Gandy talk about The Sandstone Powder Magazine – Benicia's Little-Known Gem. Learn about the construction and history of this beautiful building – originally Benicia Arsenal Building #10, and now just one of the four sandstone buildings in the Camel Barns complex. Support the Show.
Ep. 107 – Benicia's Early VIPs: General Vallejo and His Peeps
October 09, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBIn the final episode recorded prior to his return to Yale University, Host Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d’Huart discuss the city’s “founding fathers” – Benicia’s Early VIPs: General Vallejo and His Peeps. Join us for a brief discussion of how Benicia came to be! Support the Show.
Ep. 7 – Benicia's Early VIPs: General Vallejo and His Peeps
October 09, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBIn the final episode recorded prior to his return to Yale University, Host Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d’Huart discuss the city’s “founding fathers” – Benicia’s Early VIPs: General Vallejo and His Peeps. Join us for a brief discussion of how Benicia came to be! Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 6 – Gold Rush in the Golden State
September 25, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBIn Gold Rush in the Golden State, podcast Host Dean Putong and Museum Executive Director Elizabeth discuss the California Gold Rush, its impact on Benicia, and its place in shaping the United States of America. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 106 – Gold Rush in the Golden State
September 25, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBIn Gold Rush in the Golden State, podcast Host Dean Putong and Museum Executive Director Elizabeth discuss the California Gold Rush, its impact on Benicia, and its place in shaping the United States of America. Support the Show.
Ep. 5 – Rezanov and Concepción: Benicia's Romeo and Juliet
September 11, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBIn this episode, host Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the political and historical climate that lead to the unusual romance between a Russian statesman and the daughter of the Governor of Alta California. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 105 – Rezanov and Concepción: Benicia's Romeo and Juliet
September 11, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBIn this episode, host Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the political and historical climate that lead to the unusual romance between a Russian statesman and the daughter of the Governor of Alta California. Support the Show.
Ep. 4 – Matthew Turner: Benicia's Genius Who Changed Ship Design
August 28, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBHost Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the life and legacy of legendary shipbuilder Matthew Turner, and his importance to Benicia and California history. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 104 – Matthew Turner: Benicia's Genius Who Changed Ship Design
August 28, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBHost Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the life and legacy of legendary shipbuilder Matthew Turner, and his importance to Benicia and California history. Support the Show.
Ep. 3 – The War Within the State Meets the War Between the States: California's Place in the Civil War
August 14, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBHost Dean Putong and Museum Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart examine California's unique place in the Civil War, and the Benicia Arsenal's contribution to the war effort. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
The War Within the State Meets the War Between the States: California's Place in the Civil War
August 14, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBHost Dean Putong and Museum Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart examine California's unique place in the Civil War, and the Benicia Arsenal's contribution to the war effort. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 103 – The War Within the State Meets the War Between the States: California's Place in the Civil War
August 14, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBHost Dean Putong and Museum Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart examine California's unique place in the Civil War, and the Benicia Arsenal's contribution to the war effort. Support the Show.
Ep. 2 – Manifest Destiny, or "Do You Have a Flag?"
July 31, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBHost Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the concept of Manifest Destiny and how it drove the exploration and settlement of the American West. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 102 – Manifest Destiny, or "Do You Have a Flag?"
July 31, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBHost Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the concept of Manifest Destiny and how it drove the exploration and settlement of the American West. Support the Show.
Manifest Destiny, or "Do You Have a Flag?"
July 31, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBHost Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the concept of Manifest Destiny and how it drove the exploration and settlement of the American West. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Why Are There No Camels at the Camel Barns?
July 14, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBDean Putong, rising senior at Yale University and Museum intern, chats with Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart about how the Benicia Historical Museum's "Camel Barns" got their nickname, and the importance of camels to the history of Benicia. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 1 – Why Are There No Camels at the Camel Barns?
July 14, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBDean Putong, rising senior at Yale University and Museum intern, chats with Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart about how the Benicia Historical Museum's "Camel Barns" got their nickname, and the importance of camels to the history of Benicia. Support the show (https://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/donate/)
Ep. 101 – Why Are There No Camels at the Camel Barns?
July 14, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBDean Putong, rising senior at Yale University and Museum intern, chats with Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart about how the Benicia Historical Museum's "Camel Barns" got their nickname, and the importance of camels to the history of Benicia. Support the Show.